[TCM] clinic jitters

[Jean]

hiya steve,
  
> I start clinic (observing) in a few weeks, and I'm petrified. I've been in
> classes for a year and a half, but I feel as though I know nothing!! Anyone
> else have a similar reaction on entering clinic?

our program put us in observation right from the first trimester,
talk about knowing nothing!!
as we've progressed in class, we could start to see the "reality"
of the theory while in clinic where everything really does
fall into place.

the last tri, we were actually verbally quizzed while in clinic,
(please write all of the points used in the chart; what points
would you use; why is the patient having xyz pattern).

this tri we will become assistants  =:-O
can't wait!!!!!

relax, watch and listen. bring a small notepad along
to jot down questions to discuss later (i always forgot
that part) it's a wonderful learning experience, no
need to be scared or worried.

good luck!
jean



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The art of medicine consists in amusing 
the patient while nature cures the disease.
Voltaire


		
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